Add 20/9 and 28/40
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 28/40
20/9 + 28/40 is 263/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
20/9 = 20 × 40/9 × 40 = 800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
800/360 + 252/360 = 800 + 252/360 = 1052/360 - 1052/360 simplified gives 263/90
- So, 20/9 + 28/40 = 263/90
In mixed form: 283/90
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